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Would you buy a NEW 20" imac Core Duo for $800?

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bDIN

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I've been all set to go hogwild this spring and purchase a 24" C2D iMac with several BTO options; however, I learned today that this Monday only, our university bookstore will be selling 15 unopened base model 20" Core Duo iMacs for $799.

Is this deal too good to refuse? The extra savings would mean a quicker replacement a few years down the road, plus it would kick the crap out of what I have now (and rarely use) — a blue & white G3 400 mhz tower.

So... what would you do?
 
I'd say get the Core Duo, it's only a matter of time before once again Core 2 Duo is the New G3.

The deal is amazing. I'd say take full advantage of it!
 
Yes; it has a superdrive. Full specs:

20"
Core Duo
512 ram
250G HD
superdrive
ATI Radeon x1600, 128MB

$799
 
It's a good deal. I would go out and buy some RAM to upgrade to at least 1GB but even then that's a decent price.
 
bDIN said:
I've been all set to go hogwild this spring and purchase a 24" C2D iMac with several BTO options; however, I learned today that this Monday only, our university bookstore will be selling 15 unopened base model 20" Core Duo iMacs for $799.

Is this deal too good to refuse? The extra savings would mean a quicker replacement a few years down the road, plus it would kick the crap out of what I have now (and rarely use) — a blue & white G3 400 mhz tower.

So... what would you do?
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Buy it!


(while your at it, would you mind picking one up for me as well? I'll pay you back! 😉 🙄 😱 😀 )
 
Heck, even if you don't actually want one, buy it and sell it on eBay and put your profits towards your 24"! That's an outstanding deal.. definitely take advantage of it!
 
id definatly get it, though i would add more ram once my finds have increased again. that is a great deal, much to good not to take.
 
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
 
bDIN said:
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
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you live where? I am going to get a 17" tomorrow. 😀
 
bDIN said:
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
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oh, damn it, this is unbelievable. my college computer store now only transfer me to apple's official discount page, which isn't cheap at all. where exactly are u located?
 
bDIN said:
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
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I WANT ONEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
lol
 
bDIN said:
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
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Where are you located??? Buy me one and I'll paypal you the money+ shipping! 😱 😛
 
bDIN said:
I've been all set to go hogwild this spring and purchase a 24" C2D iMac with several BTO options; however, I learned today that this Monday only, our university bookstore will be selling 15 unopened base model 20" Core Duo iMacs for $799.

Is this deal too good to refuse? The extra savings would mean a quicker replacement a few years down the road, plus it would kick the crap out of what I have now (and rarely use) — a blue & white G3 400 mhz tower.

So... what would you do?
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bDIN said:
Sounds like I should be first in line when the store opens. I think I've made my decision. I'll definitely bump the ram up to 1.5G as soon as I get it. Hopefully I won't have any problem getting it, as they've only got 15.

They're also selling 30 17" Core Duo imacs for $499. It's Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
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OMFG!!!!!! That's 5 times less the price of what they charge in South Africa!!!!! OMFG!!!

I wish I was in the States right now! I would make so much cash😀
 
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